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    Default Domestic Violence Arrest

    Hi, I’m currently on a green card and applied for citizenship in March. Last week (3 wks after FP) I was arrested for felony domestic violence. My wife filed a detailed police report and cops took pictures of her bruise. The arrest report is really scary. My wife is back together since she just did it to scare me…which she definitely did. However, the DA rejected all charges and my case did not even make it to court. My interview is next month and I will say that I got arrested if they ask me. My concern is will the IO ask me details of the arrest such as is the arrest report correct? Did I hurt my spouse? I cannot say the arrest report is false coz my wife is also going thru the citizenship process and I don’t want to put her process in jeopardy. I received conflicting responses from 2 diff attorneys; 1 said not probs at all and the other said it could definitely be a problem since rejection of the case does not mean I’m innocent and the IO could interrogate me with regards to the arrest. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks in advance!!

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    Default Re: Domestic Violence Arrest

    She used your hands to put bruises on her body to scare you? Fascinating.

    As you know, you can be asked about the arrest, charge and dismissal, and what happened that led up to that charge. You should expect to be asked about encounters with law enforcement, and should anticipate that that they will follow up with additional questions once the incident is disclosed. Obviously you can get into a lot of trouble with the USCIS if it is determined that you are lying in response to those questions.

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